Urgent dental care

Emergency Dentist Near Friendship Heights & Chevy Chase

Tooth pain, swelling, broken teeth, and lost crowns should be evaluated quickly. Radiant Dental Care is located near Friendship Heights at 5454 Wisconsin Ave in Chevy Chase.

Book a Dental Visit Call (301) 652-2222

What patients usually need to know first

Dental emergencies are stressful because patients often do not know whether the tooth can be saved, whether antibiotics are enough, or whether they need a specialist. Dr. Jay Siddiqui focuses first on diagnosis and pain control, then on the most conservative predictable next step.

Problems we commonly evaluate

Call first when you have dental pain or a broken restoration. The team can help determine whether Radiant can see you directly or whether you need urgent medical care.

  • Severe toothache or pressure pain
  • Broken tooth, cracked tooth, or lost filling
  • Lost crown, loose crown, or broken veneer
  • Gum swelling, dental abscess, or drainage
  • Dental trauma from a fall or accident

When to go to the ER

Go to the emergency room for trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, rapidly spreading facial swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, major facial trauma, or signs of a serious medical emergency.

Same-day digital options

Depending on the problem, Radiant may use digital x-rays, CBCT imaging, same-day crown workflows, temporary repairs, extraction planning, or referral coordination.

What to do before the visit

Bring a medication list, dental insurance information if available, and any broken crown or tooth fragment. Avoid chewing on the painful side until the tooth is evaluated.

Related guides and services

Emergency dentistry The main urgent-care page for tooth pain, swelling, broken teeth, trauma, and failed restorations. Broken tooth crown options When a same-day crown may be possible and when a traditional lab crown is the better choice. Request an appointment Start here if you need the team to help triage a dental problem and find an available visit.

Common questions

Yes, when appointment availability allows. Call the office so the team can understand the problem and guide the next step.
Antibiotics may help control spreading infection, but they usually do not remove the source. A dental exam is needed to determine whether the tooth needs drainage, root canal treatment, extraction, or another procedure.
Sometimes. If the tooth is restorable and the case is appropriate, same-day digital crown workflows may be possible.

Talk through your options with Dr. Jay

A focused consultation is the fastest way to understand what is realistic for your mouth, timeline, and budget.

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Dental Emergency? (301) 652-2222